Press Pause Radio is an independant Podcast about Video Games in terms of culture and society to industry and development and every much nostaligic to the rooted games of our gaming past.

Here's the thing, Press Pause Radio has the goal of trying to distance ourselves away from any other other podcast you may  hear about or listen to, We range on a multitude of topics from current present standing and what-nots going on in the video  game industry to many different retrospectives that has may our once scoffed upon "juvenile" entertainment, into respected  media platform among music and movies. So kick back and listen, feel free to message us with any Ideas you may have for the  show, or just plain message us.

So we Figure hey, why not get to know the guys behind Press Pause Radio a little more, So I figured that I'd start things off  with me. So I started off into this life style of mine was as I was wee young and I was exposed to the NES in which I was  exposed to Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt and Donkey Kong JR. I was hooked, when I wasn't enjoying my youth I was becoming more and more immersed. I soon saw myself owning a Sega Master System, Sega Genesis, Super NES and a Turbo-Grafx 16. I was hooked for  years and years to come, I found myself feeling like I was really involved into something that I never thought I could have so  much fun with. As the years came by I forged my love of journalism with years and years of Electronic Gaming Monthly, as I  awaited for my monthly subscription to arrive with reviews and previews  I also grew into my  ever evolving nerd persona with the discovery of Anime and my cemented love of DC comic lore.

I remember writing letters to Electronic Gaming Monthly and being so excited or feeling so torn in Fanboy battles because I  had both a Sega Genesis and Super NES and even though now that I'm older, I realized that always felt that I'm a bigger Sega  Fanboy, but when I was young, I never felt so torn. As far as Journalism goes,  I found myself backing EGM and always bashing on Gamepro when it came to the quality of multi-platform coverage (I've seen a positive change in Gamepro now within recent years). No matter how much I change in this aging life of mine the ever developing parts, skill, or quirks that make me who I am, Video  Games will always be a big part of it and taking the chance to talk about it every two weeks with you guys the listeners...man that's fucking awesome.

What George does here at the show is he edits and creates the episodes as well he occasionally writes articles or reviews for the site. He also co-manages the social feeds while helping with the 1UP and Tumblr pages for Press Pause Radio. He's The scum-bag host and Co-owner of PPR where he terrorizes all with his verbose bull-shit.

Here's where you can find George at

Oh, well I'll be more then welcome to. My love of video games began when I was five years old, when I received a Nintendo  Entertainment System. This is a common story for many children that grew up in the eighties; mine is no different. I always  appreciated and enjoyed video games, but that appreciation never really took off until I was much older.
 
 It has been twenty one years since I received that Nintendo, but I still feel like a kid at heart. I enjoy talking about and  playing video games, more now than I ever did growing up. I believe it's due to the fact that I now have the opportunity to  discuss games in a mature and intellectual manner. This is how I became a part of Press Pause Radio.
 
 It was a mutual passion for video games that lead me to the Press Pause Radio podcast, and after the first episode I became a  proud supporter of the show. I have since had the privilege to meet the show's host, George and become a part of their  broadcast. It is truly an honor to be a part of this fine production, and hope to continue doing so for as long as possible.  I'll throw the ball in Ser's court now

What Andrew "Toast" does is he manages the feeds involved for the show for iTunes and Zune and co-manages all social feeds or news concerning PPR along with writing the occasional review or article. He's the Co-host/Co-Owner and quite possibly the only reason why one should even listen to PPR to be honest.

Here's where you can find Toast at

What are these "balls" and "courts" you speak of? Anyway, I'm the one,  the only, the "special", The Original Ser. I'm a  hardcore Shmupper, live-streamer extraordinaire, and ardent "everyman's gamer", with experience that knows very few bounds.  As producer of the fairly popular Casually Hard Core and Bullet Heaven series and an accomplished musician with work  appearing on no less than four podcasts (excluding this one), I'm no stranger to published internet-based media, making me a  natural fit for the show.
 
Other fun facts that come to mind is I own a ferret, I'm a Canadian through and through, and like George, I own quite a vast  amount of games. I also enjoy retro video games much more then I enjoy the current generation but I will still participate in  playing the current releases and have been know to have a love for obscure Japanese games as well making me an avid-importer

I can be known to be hot-headed, crass and have a terrible taste for puns. I regularly disagree with popular opinion, making me  a refreshing change of pace in a podcast scene where practically everyone agrees with everyone else. What more could you ask for?

What Ser does for the show is he produces all of the original music for the show. Ser is also the third host for the show and appears regularly. He also provides exclusive new episodes of the hit shoot'em up review web show Bullet Heaven where you can find brand new episodes exclusive to PPR. He's been known to be manly and constantly raging.

Here's where you can find Ser at

I currently reside in Alaska, the land of igloo power and polar bear farms - or so people love to believe. I've been into  gaming as long as I can remember, growing up with classics on the NES and SNES. There's even video footage before my 3rd  birthday where I'm actually playing the original Mario Bros. and World Class Track Meet. I know, so embarrassing, yet so  awesome.
 
 The first console I ever obtained for myself was the old family SNES, which still works to this day. Since then I've been on  a personal mission to build the ultimate home gaming library, acquiring as many consoles and games as I can (without coming  off as a crazy hoarder who can't even take a step without cracking a cartridge - okay maybe that sounds cool). I love video  games, and I intend to play every title I can before I'm done on this great ball of greens, mud and water known as Earth.
 
As the head writer here at Press Pause Radio, my primary goal is to deliver you folks random doses of gaming news paired up  with some of the hottest topics and debates currently floating around the gaming universe. I'll also touch on impressions and  retrospectives on the podcast's Games Club episodes, among other things. Hell, you might even hear me shout out some of my  insane (yet fantastic) ramblings on an episode or two, so keep your eyes open for the latest site posts and your ears tuned  in to Press Pause Radio as often as you can!

What Sean does for the show is he's the lead writer for news and opinion pieces on the website, he manages the quality of the written content found here and also writes detailed retrospective pieces. Sean is a semi-regular on the show and George constantly battles the urge to choke him...

Here's where you can find Sean at

The entity known as Iodine was given life in the year 19XX. The Tandy TRS-80 was the being’s first foray into the gaming world. Those days of traveling to Radio Shack for cheap software and a copy of their latest free comic are forever etched into memory. Years later the creators of the entity would emerge from a Toys R’ Us lugging a huge plastic bag. Inside that bag was the Nintendo Entertainment System. It would solidify Iodine’s interest in the hobby. Shortly thereafter where ever a game existed, the entity was there. Each title no matter good or bad is an experience worth indulging. Adulthood has changed things slightly. There isn’t nearly enough time to delve into every title, but the entity holds strong to its interests.



What Iodine does for the show is He writes articles that will attempt to focus on topics and history related to the industry. Someday Iodine would like to open a video game museum and showcase the entirety of the hobby and business. Iodine focuses on niche or specialty articles. He's mysterious as shit and never really appears on the show but he's as much of member of PPR as any of the rest of us.

Here's where you can find Iodine at

I always seem to have to say "I was born with a controller in one hand and a mouse in the other" to explain how long i've been a gamer/computer geek. I was one of those lucky kids whose parents owned a 2600, a 7800, Colecovision and an NES when they were born; not to mention my father is the technological messiah when it comes to computers. The earliest games I remember playing as a kid were Joust, Centipede, Zelda, Mario (mostly 3) and Dragon Warrior. I love modern games but I always seem to catch myself playing older, retro games. I guess I like the challenge as well as the nostalgia.

Myself as a person is easily summed up. I'm aspiring artist, gamer, squid lover, muscle car admirer and giant robot enthusist. I have four tattoos; a giant squid whose aptly named "Blooper", the starfox emblem, the triforce and the decepticon insignia. I try to find the humour in everything and try not to take myself too seriously while still trying to keep it somewhat professional.

What Catie does for the show is she is in charge of a new feature on the website called "Life Through The Pixel Glass" where she discusses the inspiration that Video games can have through several cultures pertaining to art or music. Catie can be found on the Podcast quite often as well She enjoys Pokemon more than most and plays part in being a punching bag when George gets bored with Sean.

Here's where you can find Catie at

My story? Okay. It was never easy for me. I was born a poor black child. I remember the days, sittin' on the porch with my family, singin' and dancin' down in Mississippi. I may or may not actually be The Jerk, but I am some sort of close facsimile. I'm Daniel! My first childhood memory involves an Atari 2600 and I've been a hopeless devotee of the gaming industry since that first fierce indoctrination. I'm occasionally insightful and enjoy providing another alternative view to the roundtable discussions providing in this charming little podcasting scene. As a boy, I wanted to play video games as a living. As a young adult, I wanted to write for a living. This seems the best compromise I can fathom. I love Metal Slug and Soul Calibur, shooters, and have a distinct weakspot for Final Fantasy Tactics. I'm incapable of taking anything seriously. I guess I am acting as the primary New York contingent of the PPR crew. East Coast represent? (Take that, West Coast; I got Best Coast.) I'm the newest addition, as well, and have since been the target of various hazing rituals to prepare my mind and body for the rigors of vigorous podcasting, minor editorial duties, and drinking, like, a gallon of milk in 30 seconds, apparently. Ow. Georgie once told me I looked like Ryan Gosling. I am never going to let him forget it. I write words! About video games!

What Dan does for the show is he adds to our list of awesome writers. Dan will wax philosophy through his words that most could never have imagined our digital medium would play host to in Dan's eyes. Dan is our renaissance writer, he'll contribute to reviews, interviews, and opinion pieces. Dan will also appear on the show every now and again and possesses the inane ability to be the only one on the cast to leave George speechless.

Here's where you can find Dan at